For courses in introductory, preparatory, and basic chemistry.

Engages First Time Chemistry Students

Basic Chemistry introduces students to the essential scientific and mathematical concepts of general chemistry. With accessible language and a moderate pace, the text is easy-to-follow for first-time chemistry students, as well as those hoping to renew their studies of the subject.

In the Fifth Edition, Bill and Karen Timberlake carefully develop core ideas while relating them to the possibility of future careers. The book guides students through basic chemistry problem solving with engaging visuals and a focus on developing the math skills necessary to be successful in the course. End of chapter questions strategically promote integration of cumulative ideas, allowing students to develop a strong foundation for learning chemistry and encouraging them to continue their studies in the field. The main objective in writing this text is to make the study of chemistry an engaging and a positive experience for students by relating the structure and behavior of matter to real life. This new edition introduces more problem-solving strategies, more problem-solving guides, new Analyze the Problem with Connect features, new Try It First and Engage features, conceptual and challenge problems, and new sets of combined problems.

Also available as a Pearson eText or packaged with Mastering Chemistry

Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class – motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning.

MasteringChemistry is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve results by engaging students before, during, and after class with powerful content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning educationally effective content before class, and encourage critical thinking and retention with in-class resources such as Learning Catalytics^™. Students can further master concepts after class through traditional and adaptive homework assignments that provide hints and answer-specific feedback. The Mastering gradebook records scores for all automatically graded assignments in one place, while diagnostic tools give instructors access to rich data to assess student understanding and misconceptions.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone book; Pearson eText and Mastering Chemistry do not come packaged with this content. Students, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

If your instructor has assigned Pearson eText as your main course material, search for:
• 0135214246 / 9780135214244 Pearson eText Basic Chemistry, 5/e -- Access Card    
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• 0135214254 / 9780135214251 Pearson eText Basic Chemistry, 5/e -- Instant Access

If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringChemistry, search for:

0134074300 / 9780134074306 Basic Chemistry Plus MasteringChemistry with eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e

Package consists of:

• 0134177134 / 9780134177137     MasteringChemistry with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Basic Chemistry, 5/e
• 013413804X / 9780134138046     Basic Chemistry 5/e

Karen Timberlake is a professor emeritus at Los Angeles Valley College and is a well-known and successful author. She taught GOB chemistry at LAVC and preparatory chemistry for several years at UCLA.  She is the author of Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 12e and General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life, 5e.

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